Drive-Thru Printable
Have you ever had the urge to pay for someone’s meal in the car behind you just to be nice? But maybe you thought they would think you were a crazy stalker? Well, here’s a solution! Print out a couple…
Shape Fire Engine
We can’t learn about fire without learning about those who put them out…and their mode of transportation, of course! This is a great way to practice shape recognition, scissor skills, and visual discrimination (placement of the “tires”, etc). Here’s what…
Toddler Time: Sorting Cookie Cutters
Oh, the joys of simple activities! This was a huge hit and allowed Little Brother and me to spend lots of time playing, laughing, and singing together. For this activity, I used a giraffe peg hanger that currently resides on…
What puts out a fire?
I started off this little science experiment asking Big Brother, “What do you think puts out a fire?” I then used a candle in a glass jar with a lid for the following activity. PLEASE use EXTREME caution if you…
National Fire Prevention Week
Next week (October 9-15) is National Fire Prevention Week. We take fire pretty seriously in this house…my husband was badly burned burning brush in our yard last year. Had it not been for the pond in our backyard that he…
Caramel Oatmeal Cookies
I love plain oatmeal cookies (without the raisins, thank you very much). But adding a touch of caramel to the mix makes them even more scrumptious! The thing that I absolutely adore about these cookies is that the caramel adds another…
Copying and Cutting
As a former first grade teacher, I can tell you that generally boys struggle much more with fine motor skills than girls. Holding a pencil correctly, cutting with scissors, and legible handwriting are all skills that prove more difficult for the…
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Would you mind helping me out? Head on over here and vote for us for the Parents Magazine Best Craft for Kids Blog? If you aren’t already registered with Parents, it will take you just a few minutes…I know…
A Lesson Learned: Why?
Why do bad things happen? Why do good people suffer? Why does healing come to some who are sick but not to others? Have you ever struggled with these questions? Yeah, me too. I’m participating in yet another amazing Beth…
Show-and-Share Saturday Link Up!
Once again, there were so many wonderful ideas shared last week. Here are just a few… Homespun with Love created this “Before You Speak, Think” printable. And it’s free! Head on over here to print this out. I think IÂ need…
The Secret Benefit of Fishing
Big Brother and Prince Charming went camping last weekend. They both had a blast, but I think Big Brother might now be obsessed with all things CAMPING! Big Brother loved fishing while they were on the campgrounds. Prince Charming, probably…
Toddler Time: Off and On
This is one of Little Brother’s favorite games. He pulls up the stool and turns the light on and off, all the while I’m saying “On” and “Off” respectively. Simple? Yes. Emphasizing language development and antonyms (opposites)? Yes and yes….
3-D Pumpkin Puzzles
Sometimes people ask me where I come up with my ideas. I’m REALLY not a very creative person (I’m not even a fan of crafting, at least on the adult level…mostly because I am completely inept). In all honestly, a…
Finding Triumph in the Midst of Tragedy: Missy’s Story
Guest Post by Missy of Homeschooling Jungle When my husband and I got married in early 2005, we knew that we wanted to start a family. We also knew that it would take a small act of God for it…
Easy Potato Soup
It’s soup weather! Hooray! I love soup in the fall. This potato soup and my tortilla soup are tied for my favorite homemade soups. And both are super easy to make! No peeling or cutting potatoes…just use a bag of…
Making Shapes
I’ve seen lots of ideas floating around using variations of craft sticks and velcro. So rather than try to fancy it up, I thought I’d keep it simple and  show you how we used this idea to make various shapes!…
A Lesson Learned: One-on-One Time
Big Brother and Prince Charming went on their first camping adventure last night. A group of fathers and sons from our church all went on an overnight camping trip just outside the city we live in. To say that Big…
Sponsor Saturday
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